IAF fighter jet accidentally releases air store near Pokhran, no damage reported

An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet accidentally released an air store due to a technical malfunction near the Pokhran firing range on Wednesday.

The IAF also confirmed that there have been no reports of damage to life or property as a result of the incident.

The IAF has, meanwhile, ordered an inquiry to investigate the cause of the malfunction to determine the circumstances leading to the unintentional release.


Further details about the incident are awaited.